Barbados, located in the Caribbean Sea, is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, but did you know that it also has a wildlife reserve where you can get up close and personal with some of the most special animals in the country? If you’re an animal lover, this opportunity is a must-do on your Barbados itinerary.
The day starts with a visit to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Here, you will witness the morning feeding time of the monkeys and watch them play. The monkeys are well accustomed to visitors and are happy to receive their mid-morning snack, which gives you the perfect opportunity to see them up close and capture some stunning photos. The wildlife reserve also houses deer, peacocks, and other animals native to the country.
After spending some quality time with the animals, you’ll get to experience some local Barbadian cuisine. The tour includes a delicious lunch with local dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Not only will you get to enjoy the food, but you’ll also be able to take in some breathtaking views of Cherry Tree Hill and Morgan Lewis. Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty feet above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. The drive to get there is flanked by mahogany trees, which replaced cherry trees many years ago in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763.
The tour doesn’t end there! Next up, you’ll get to swim with the turtles at Carlisle Bay and snorkel at a shipwreck. Carlisle Bay is home to five species of sea turtles, including the endangered Hawksbill turtle. These majestic creatures are friendly and used to human interaction, making it a unique opportunity to swim alongside them. After swimming with the turtles, you’ll get to explore a shipwreck and see the marine life that now calls it home. The tour guides will help you appreciate all that you are experiencing, making it a truly memorable experience.
Reviews from Viator travelers who have experienced the tour speak for themselves. One traveler said, “This tour was by far one of the best we’ve experienced.” Another traveler said, “The wildlife reserve was incredible. To walk in the habitat of free-roaming animals was such an experience!”
